Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Expensive Reanimator

Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Grixis Commanders?
There are dozens of Grixis commanders available now. But which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Prismari Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Turbulent Springs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dissection Practice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Animate Dead
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Deadly Rollick
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Necromancy
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Glasses of Urza
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Deflecting Swat
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Entomb
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swan Song
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Victimize
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Underworld Breach
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Gisa, the Hellraiser
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Hex Parasite
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Generous Plunderer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Anger
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Twilight Diviner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Agent of Treachery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Lord of Pain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Wonder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Pongify
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Dismember
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Brain Freeze
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Mental Misstep
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Pact
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Chain of Vapor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Consultation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Stitch Together
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Buried Alive
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Persist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Living Death
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Dream Harvest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Exhume
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Abzan
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Incarnation Technique
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Molten Collapse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Villainous Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Restart Sequence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Doomsday
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Codex Shredder
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Furnace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Spatial Binding
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Chakra Meditation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Treachery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tortured Existence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Urborg
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Hammerheim
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Tolaria
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Victory Chimes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
81%synergy
Scalding Tarn
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Morphic Pool
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Training Center
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Swamp
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Mountain
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Island
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
-27%synergy
Xander's Lounge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Raucous Theater
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Undercity Sewers
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Thundering Falls
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Jagged Barrens
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Soured Springs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy